Woolworths

• Sydney Location | Permanent opportunity
• Exciting opportunity partnering on short term trading and performance while also shaping the strategy for the future 
• Work hand in hand with the Woolworths at Work leadership team to power eCom growth    

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Welcome to the Finance Team 

We believe that the Woolworths Finance team is a high performing, innovative and diverse team across Australia and New Zealand, and is an amazing place to advance your career. 

Our teams work in a flexible work environment, including working from home 2 days per week, multiple on-site locations, job sharing and part-time working arrangements. We are committed to flexibility and believe that it should be mutually beneficial. 

We understand flexibility means different things to different people. Let's discuss, what does flexibility look like for you?

The Opportunity

eComX represents the largest food retail eCommerce business in Australia, growing at an incredible ~15% per year. It is a key contributor of sales growth for the Woolworths Group.

Woolworths at Work is the online shopping platform for business customers within eComX, allowing Australian workplaces to shop online for fresh food, kitchen and cleaning supplies, and other essential products with a tailored B2B solution.

The Finance Manager - Woolworths at Work is a commercially focused business partnering role that will work hand in hand with the Woolworths at Work leadership team to analyse current business performance, identify opportunities to enhance financial performance, provide financial support for strategic decisions as well as shape the future strategic direction of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity, involving business partnering on short term trading and performance whilst also shaping strategic priorities for the future. It is accountable for leading and developing a high performing finance team and contributing to the strategic direction of eComX.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the General Manager, Finance - eComX, and partnering with the Managing Director, Woolworths at Work and the Woolworths at Work leadership team, this is a leadership role within the eComX finance team and will be responsible for;

• Strategic Business Partnering: Work hand in hand with the Woolworths at Work leadership to develop and translate strategic priorities into short and long term financial goals, using commercial data to evaluate opportunities and risks.
• Strategic Planning & Forecasting: Lead the annual strategic plan and monthly forecasting process, identifying risks early and partnering with leadership to shape the Woolworths at Work and eComX strategy and translate priorities into actionable goals.
• Commercial Insights & Analytics: Drive business performance through value-add analytics, specifically focusing on optimising Woolworths at Work financial results and tracking weekly KPIs.
• Financial Reporting & Storytelling: Own month-end, BPM, and quarterly reporting, delivering accurate financial commentary and "storytelling" to influence stakeholder decision-making.
• Investment & Business Cases: Oversee business case development, capital advisory liaison, and post-implementation analysis to ensure rigorous benefit tracking for all investments.
• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership: Lead and develop a high-performing finance team while partnering across eComX and Retail units to leverage insights and automate reporting.

What you’ll bring    

• Extensive Finance Leadership: 10+ years of experience in commercial or operational finance, including team leadership and end-to-end management of month-end, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Strategic Business Partnering: Proven ability to manage senior business relationships and drive transformation within fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Advanced Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and "storyboarding" skills to translate financial data into compelling business narratives.
• Analytical Problem Solving: A logical thinker with a high degree of autonomy and sound judgment to prioritize competing deadlines and solve complex problems.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level financial modeling and Excel skills, with hands-on experience using SAP, SAP BW, and IPA.
• Professional Qualifications:University degree and a recognised professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, or equivalent).
• What you’ll experience
• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group 

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.